Can You Forgive Her? · Character
Duchess of St. Bungay
The wife of the Duke of St. Bungay, a society hostess.
minor
Also known as the Duchess of St. Bungay, Duchess
First appearance: lix the duke of st bungay in search of a minister
Duchess of St. Bungay shows up with force in Dandy and Flirt. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Appears briefly at Matching Priory, making a stiff bow to Alice and discussing the hot-water pipes at Longroyston.
Duchess of St. Bungay first appears in 0058 lix the duke of st bungay in search of a minister.
In Dandy and Flirt: Appears briefly at Matching Priory, making a stiff bow to Alice and discussing the hot-water pipes at Longroyston.
Later, in Dinner at Matching Priory: The Duchess is taken out to dinner by Mr. Palliser and later plays billiards, though she is wary of Mrs. Conway Sparkes.
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Palliser political and household circle
- Main love and political triangle
- Extended family, society, and minor schemers
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